BEYOND ANIMISM AND MYSTICISM: A STUDY ON SYMBOLS AND FUNCTIONS OF WOOD SCULPTURE IN PRESENT SOCIETY AMONG THE INDIGENOUS COMMUNITY AT KG. KUALA TERBOL, KUALA KRAU, TEMERLOH PAHANG, MALAYSIA

Suraya Sukri

Abstract


This research studies the symbols and functions of Jah Hut wood sculptures in Kg. Kuala Terbol, Temerloh, Pahang. The research presents the challenge of lacking scientific documentation on the symbol and functions of wood sculptures in present society. Additionally, globalisation has indirectly impacted the continuity of the indigenous heritage practices, thus highlighting the significance of this study. This research sets the objective to study the history, symbolism, and the use of these wood carving statues by the Jah Hut tribe in present society. This method also uses an ethnographic approach where the researcher conducts interviews and field observations using probability sampling through snowball sampling. Consequently, data will be analysed using thematic analysis. The finding shows that although the wood sculpture was previously used as part of the ritual, healing and animistic practices, in present society, it serves aesthetic and economic functions.


Keywords


Animism; Belief; Function; Indigenous; Jah Hut; Ritual, Symbol; Wood Sculpture

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